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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.50, 395.49 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.50, 395.49 and 183.06 is: 252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.50 : 395.49 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.50/395.49 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.50x = 395.49 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.50x = 72,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,398.40/286.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.70

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